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I actually like Sherry Ross' name for that line that I heard her use during some of the playoff radio broadcasts. She called them the CBGB line (after the famous New York night club) for Carter, Bernier, and Gionta's Brother. The Gionta's Brother part made me laugh.

I actually like Bernier. I thought he did a great job overall for the Devils this season, which is why the boarding major came as such a shock. It was a bad play and the Kings took full advantage of their opportunity. I don't hate the guy for it, but it would have been really nice to see how the game played out without the lopsided start. There's no doubt it was a game changing play.

I'll quickly get over the Devils' loss to the Kings this year, but if they had lost to the Flyers or Rangers? Man, that would have been a LONG summer. Beating the Flyers and Rangers in the playoffs this year to win the Eastern Conference ranks right up there with my other favorite Devils' seasons.

Yes, the boarding on Gionta should have been called, but what the heck was Bernier thinking? That was a stupid, selfish penalty he took. You just can't take that penalty! Total game changer. The Kings had plenty of momentum prior to that call. They didn't need any help. Too bad, the Devils clawed their way out of an 0-3 hole just to dig themselves into another one in game 6. I can't blame the Kings for taking advantage of the opportunities they were given. Enjoy your first cup, LA!

It's sad the season is over, but the Devils made a great run this year. They far surpassed my expectations in the playoffs. I'm so proud of them for beating the Flyers and Rangers and fighting back in the finals to make a series of it after getting into an 0-3 hole. They needed to play a near perfect road game tonight to have a chance of beating the Kings, who I expected to play their most desperate hockey. I'm still scratching my head over what Bernier was thinking on that boarding play - total game changer. As if the Kings really needed any more momentum. Oh, well, can't blame the Kings for taking full advantage of the opportunities they were given. Enjoy your first cup LA!

Dustin Brown. I have no problem with his physical play, but the phantom boarding penalty he drew on Clarkson and the holding of Tallinder's stick trying to draw a hooking penalty were both bush league plays. I thought he was better than all of that.

I think it's way too early to talk about comebacks. The Devils won one game. Can they win the next game on Saturday? Sure, it's possible. I hope the players and coaches just stay focused on that task. Go Devils!

It's obviously disappointing for Devils fans, but the Kings ended up being the juggernaut that they were hyped to be. I just hope the Devils can steal one win and spoil the big party in game 4.

After missing the playoffs last year, if someone had told me at the beginning of this season that the Devils would win the Eastern Conference and knock off their 2 most hated rivals along the way I would have gladly taken it, even if it meant getting swept in the finals. I still think this season has been a huge success.